J Cole is one of the most successful rappers of his generation, someone who racks up hits while sustaining critical acclaim. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Cole’s sixth studio album “The Off Season” finds a musician struggling to stave off complacency and keep his skills sharp. In a short documentary about the album, Cole describes the album as an ... Show More
Jan 6
2026 Pop Predictions: big beat, animated avatars, and Bruno Mars
It’s a brand new year, and what better way to ring it in than with the second annual Switched On Pop bingo? Like last year, Charlie, Nate, and Reanna polish their crystal balls and play Popstradamus, each throwing out eight outlandish pop predictions for the coming months. This t ... Show More
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Apr 2018
Episode 157 | "Dip It Low"
This episode Joe, Rory, and Mal begin with Cardi B's debut album, the impact she's had (5:00) and Nicki Minaj's strategic decision to release new music immediately after Cardi (20:47). Unfortunately, former "friend of the show" Sabrina Claudio has been linked to tweeting racist s ... Show More
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<p>In this episode we’re highlighting the best songs that were sampled in iconic rap songs. This includes samples from songs such as Money Trees by Kendrick Lamar, Takeover by Jay-Z, Off Deez by J.I.D ft. J. Cole and more.</p>
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<p>In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the most underrated songs from popular rappers. This includes Kanye West’s Late, Future’s All Right, Outkast’s Crumblin’ Erb and more.</p>
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<p>In this new episode, we take you through some of the best rap songs that aren’t on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. We spoke about songs such as J. Cole’s Kenny Lofton, Lil Wayne’s Green Ranger, Vic Mensa’s Orange Soda & more.</p>
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<p>For this episode we spoke about perfect songs from various genres that you’ve probably never heard before. We brought in Never Catch Me by Flying Lotus & Kendrick Lamar, I Get Up by J. Cole, No SZNS by Jean Dawson & SZA and more.</p>
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